Learn

For Students

A student paints a section of a coral reef mural. (Image: FGBNMS/Drinnen)

Want to know more about the cool, colorful, coral reefs of the northern Gulf of Mexico? You’re in the right place! From questions to stump your friends to fun activities that you can download, we've got you covered. You’ll even find links to other NOAA student pages.

Whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, often cruise through Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the summer. Check out this whale shark's size compared to the snorkeler just behind it.

Activities

See how many of these reef creatures you can identify in this collage of images from the shallow parts of the sanctuary. Use the answer key to check your work and learn more about these animals. (4.7MB)

To learn more about species in the sanctuary, please visit our Species List page.

See how many of these reef creatures you can identify in this collage of images from the deeper parts of the sanctuary. Use the answer key to check your work and learn more about these plants and animals. (1.7MB)

To learn more about species in the sanctuary, please visit our Species List page.